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During the DHYS Group’s 6th Strategic Partners Convention in Riga, the group celebrated its ten year anniversary with partners and members alike in an amazing evening event.
As a special activity during the evening, the members worked together to create a painting of their common vision through painted puzzle pieces, everyone contributing their own brush strokes to form a larger picture – and through this also depicting the DHYS Group’s belief, that teamwork divides tasks and multiplies success.
Another highlight of the convention saw the DHYS Group’s members and Strategic Partners on a commercial speed date for two half days, which gave everyone a great opportunity to share experiences, passions, strategies and visions as well as form new alliances and take advantage of new opportunities.
See our gallery below for some impressions of these events.
The members of the DHYS Group came together to make a big impact at Interclean in Amsterdam, highlighting their strengths and those of their supply partners, exploring new sales strategies and exhibiting appealing private labels. Beyond these fascinating topics of discussion, this highly successful outing was underpinned by the face-to-face format of the trade fair itself. Emerging from the many restrictions enforced by the battle against coronavirus, it was a great relief to finally experience all the emotion and inspiration of quality business communication.
The DHYS Group was well-prepared for the restart in Amsterdam, receiving a whole host of international supply partners at 20-minute intervals as part of a ‘speed dating’ concept in the afternoons. Its consultants also held initial talks with international customers and trading companies from countries currently outside the DHYS network, pointing the way to potential collaboration in the future. The team at the booth addressed a wide variety of issues, such as the benefits of global procurement, international transport logistics and the high-performance wholesale range, with much attention being paid to strategic trade fair partners Diversey, Duni, Ecolab, ESSITY, Kimberly-Clark, Metsä Tissue, Unger, Vileda, WEPA and Werner & Mertz. And the vast experience of this well-connected trade network boasting owner-run structures and an exemplary commitment to sustainable quality management also left a lasting impression.
Preferred and strategic supply partners of the DHYS Group were highly prominent in everything from display walls and videos to product demos. They even participated in a canal cruise followed by an evening event including dinner, music and a show. For some 150 members and suppliers of the DHYS Group, this unforgettable gathering at the historic West-Indisch Huis after a pulsating day at the trade fair represented far more than a simple hearty meet and greet. This further underlined how vital it is to strike the balance between personal interaction and professional exchange.
Looking ahead to the next instalment of this trade fair in two years’ time, the DHYS Group is keen to ensure that these personal moments once again make the difference.
The booth in hall 11 was staffed by consultants from all 12 member groups: GEH Groupe Europe Hygiène (France), Grupo DINO (Spain), GVS Group (Germany), We Italia (Italy), Extra Lux (Slovenia), SOCIUS Network (United Kingdom), Eurosan (Bosnia and Herzegovina), Tapess (Croatia), Exclusiva (Netherlands), Eurosyst (Greece), Pireka (Lithuania) and Proficlean (Bulgaria).
Following an extended hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic, the DHYS Group is thrilled to be making its return at Interclean in Amsterdam. The DHYS name stands for ‘Professional Distribution of Hygiene Solutions’ and the leading international trade association will be demonstrating its expertise at this trade fair from 10 to 13 May 2022.
Now comprising 12 member groups and over 130 individual family-run companies in 33 countries, the Group has further expanded its market influence. Not only does the DHYS Group provide optimum purchasing options, sales channels and services for international customers, its trade fair team will be unveiling an appealing new hotel hygiene range under the private label ‘Welcome’. Product innovations crafted by strategic partners from the brand industry will also form a further point of emphasis.
At stand 303 in hall 11, the DHYS Group will be informing visitors of the advantages of global procurement, an excellent network of transport systems featuring over 1,200 vehicles and its international wholesale range comprising more than 80,000 items. It will additionally highlight efficient e-commerce solutions and above all sustainable quality management. During its international appearances, the DHYS Group keeps its feet on the ground: as a medium-sized, owner-run organisation, it always combines its global orientation with ties to regional customers and in-depth personal service. All decision-makers and expert employees from all member groups will be on hand during the trade fair and are looking forward to holding successful talks with business partners and new customers from all continents. Close co-operation with globally active manufacturers is a crucial part of the DHYS approach, which is why the Group will be presenting selected products and application technologies from strategic partners including Diversey, Duni, Ecolab, ESSITY, Kimberly-Clark, Metsä, Unger, Vileda, WEPA and Werner & Mertz Professional.
Following an extended hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic, the DHYS Group is thrilled to be making its return at Interclean in Amsterdam. The DHYS name stands for ‘Professional Distribution of Hygiene Solutions’ and the leading international trade association will be demonstrating its expertise at this trade fair from 10 to 13 May 2022.
Now comprising 12 member groups and over 130 individual family-run companies in 33 countries, the Group has further expanded its market influence. Not only does the DHYS Group provide optimum purchasing options, sales channels and services for international customers, its trade fair team will be unveiling an appealing new hotel hygiene range under the private label ‘Welcome’. Product innovations crafted by strategic partners from the brand industry will also form a further point of emphasis.
At stand 303 in hall 11, the DHYS Group will be informing visitors of the advantages of global procurement, an excellent network of transport systems featuring over 1,200 vehicles and its international wholesale range comprising more than 80,000 items. It will additionally highlight efficient e-commerce solutions and above all sustainable quality management. During its international appearances, the DHYS Group keeps its feet on the ground: as a medium-sized, owner-run organisation, it always combines its global orientation with ties to regional customers and in-depth personal service. All decision-makers and expert employees from all member groups will be on hand during the trade fair and are looking forward to holding successful talks with business partners and new customers from all continents. Close co-operation with globally active manufacturers is a crucial part of the DHYS approach, which is why the Group will be presenting selected products and application technologies from strategic partners including Diversey, Duni, Ecolab, ESSITY, Kimberly-Clark, Metsä, Unger, Vileda, WEPA and Werner & Mertz Professional.
The “Welcome Signature” product range has been a new addition to the DHYS Group‘s wholesale range since the beginning of 2021. The branded articles known in the hotel industry can be ordered from all member companies of the trading group. The range impresses with natural care formulas, versatile accessories and exemplary environmental awareness.
All “Welcome Signature” liquids and soaps are dermatologically tested and contain the particularly beneficial aloe vera leaf extract. In addition to naturally pure and safe skin care, Welcome Signature also has a diverse selection of practical comfort products ready.
Cosmetics (30 ml)
Amenities
My name is Tiziana Maiello, and a few days ago, I officially joined the DHYS Group family. I’m Italian, and I love pizza as much as my job! I live in Rome, but I love to travel around the world, and probably, if we work together, we’ll meet soon.
This adventure started a long time ago, through my previous work experience as Purchasing Manager, with We Italia srl.
During these past years, I’ve dealt mainly with the drafting and negotiation of contracts with suppliers, as well as the definition of group targets and objectives. My work was also concerned with the control of purchase performance and in monitoring of group performance. I was involved with the development of Private Label products, the organization of events and all the bureaucratic parts concerning the group: forming relationships was my strongest point!
Before this experience, I had the opportunity to develop personally in Schalcon SpA, where I held the role of Purchasing Manager for 12 years. My role in the company related to the coordination of resources for the management of orders for materials and services, from the offer request to the delivery of materials; import management; market research of new suppliers; qualification of new suppliers; second part inspection visits and I was the Graphic Office Coordinator. I also held the role of Coordinator, responsible for the implementation of the new company IT system.
I learned a lot in the field. I studied a lot, and now it‘s time to make the most of my many years of experience.
The past is in the past. Today, I want to focus on the future.
I hope to be able to grow together with the DHYS group that has all the credentials to do so. Perhaps it will seem trivial, but it is absolutely real, to achieve goals and have satisfaction together.
I am a person who knows how to, and who wants to, work as a team. I don’t like small talk, because I prefer to have the facts. The only thing I wish to say, in addition to these few lines, is that we will work as a team to the fullest of my and your abilities.
As one of the largest specialist wholesalers for hygiene in Slovenia, it has taken over the former DHYS member company Europap and joined the international trade association as a new member.
Managing Director Gregor Bogataj looks forward to working with the DHYS Group: “It is a massive privilege to be part of the DHYS Group. We will do our best to uphold the good reputation of the Group on the market and contribute to our shared goals.” Extra Lux d. o. o. was founded in 1991. At its head office in Ljubljana, Extra Lux has a team of over 80 employees who handle its operations across Slovenia. A reliable business partner that delivery office supplies as well as cleaning and hygiene products required for seamless work processes. Its high flexibility, quality and standards benefit its numerous partners in Slovenia and abroad. Ongoing investment in infrastructure, equipment and staff knowledge enables attentive service and excellent quality while maintaining favourable purchasing terms for customers. The company’s keys to success are respect, trust, honesty, sincerity and consistency, all of which help ensure satisfied customers, suppliers and employees. Extra Lux continuously refines its services through good business relations, transparency, sustainable development and cooperation.
With the addition of two new members from Benelux and South-East Europe, the DHYS Group has once more expanded its strategic position on the international professional hygiene market.
During a meeting at GVS Group headquarters in Friedewald, outgoing President of the Executive Board Klaus Agsteiner presented the membership certificates to Dick van Dijk from Exclusiva (Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg) and David Vukelić from Tapess (Croatia).
Exclusiva Group operates sites in Amsterdam, Zwolle and Antwerp, while Tapess d.o.o. maintains a presence in Kastav, Zagreb and Dalmatia.
Both will join the trade network on 1 January 2019, further swelling the DHYS Group’s reach to over 140 members in 28 countries.
This meeting also saw the latest membership certificates handed out to strategic partners including Diversey, Duni, Ecolab, Essity, Kimberly-Clark, Unger, Vileda, Wepa and Werner & Mertz.
Following the scheduled election of the new committee, Philippe Scemama has been named President of the Group’s Executive Board. Matthias Ikas, Managing Director of the GVS Group, has succeeded Scemama as Vice President. Graziano Roma, President of We Italia, and Jan Butze, Member of the GVS Group Supervisory Board, will share the role of Assessor on the committee with immediate effect. Marc Ceron will remain in post as Secretary, with Pedro Rodrigues being retained as Finance Director.
At a small celebration to mark the new appointments, new President of the Executive Board Philippe Scemama thanked his long-time partner Klaus Agsteiner for his exemplary dedication in leading and growing the DHYS Group since 2014. Scemama also paid tribute to the many crucial decisions taken by his predecessor that have guided the trade network from strength to strength.
With their second appearance at the Interclean in Amsterdam, the DHYS Group has firmly established their profile in many languages, targeting potential new members, suppliers and clients from international key accounts.
On their stand in Hall 8, expert consultants were present from all seven member groups in the trade association: GVS Group (Germany), GEH Groupe Europe Hygiène (France), Grupo DINO (Spain), We Italia (Italy), Europap (Slovenia), SOCIUS Network (Great Britain) and Eurosan (Bosnia and Herzegovina).
With over 120 family-run single companies in 25 countries, the Group has substantially expanded their market impact.
Over 80,000 products are on offer, and around 3,000 employees service the projects. At the fair in Amsterdam the DHYS Group not only provided information of their portfolio of manufacturers and trading brands. Also addressed were the advantages of global purchasing, the highly networked transport logistics deploying more than 1,200 vehicles, efficient E-commerce solutions and sustainable quality management. The DHYS Group presented the companies of Diversey, Duni, Kimberly-Clark, Essity, Tana, Unger, Vileda and Wepa as Strategic Partners. Selected products and application techniques were displayed on a new giant visual wall, in showcases and as a media presentation.
As one of the leading international trade associations for professional hygiene, the DHYS Group is ready to dazzle the crowds once again at INTERCLEAN 2018 in Amsterdam from 15-18 May 2018 (hall 8, stand 122). Now comprising seven member groups and over 120 individual family-run companies in 25 countries, the Group has significantly expanded its market influence. These developments have enabled the DHYS Group to provide even better purchasing options, sales channels and services for international customers: with over 80,000 products available, around 3,000 members of staff are responsible for handling the respective projects.
At the trade fair in Amsterdam, the DHYS Group will inform visitors of the advantages of global procurement, an excellent network of transport systems featuring over 1,200 vehicles, outstanding manufacturer brands and private labels, efficient e-commerce solutions and sustainable quality management.
Even during its international appearances, the DHYS Group keeps its feet on the ground. As a medium-sized, owner-run organisation, it always combines its global orientation with ties to regional customers and in-depth personal service. Expert employees from all member groups will be on hand during the trade fair and are looking forward to holding successful talks with business partners and new customers from all continents. Close co-operation with globally active manufacturers is a crucial part of the DHYS approach, which is why the Group will be presenting selected products and application technologies from strategic partners including Diversey, Duni, Kimberly-Clark, Essity, Tana, Unger, Vileda and Wepa.
While work continues on installing parts of the building facade and applying the finishing touches, the GVS Group has been busy settling into its new headquarters since the start of the year. This building complex, which features both a large central warehouse and a wing dedicated to administration, meetings and seminars, will be officially opened once the grounds have been completed.
In the future, the new warehouse in Friedewald will supply to all member companies of the GVS Group in Germany and cooperation partners in Austria and Switzerland. The building will also serve as a meeting location for the committees of the trade group and as a training facility for the central training institute of the GVS Academy.
The construction work undertaken on the 30,000 square metre plot involved the building of a 4,000 square metre hall complex and the new administration department, which boasts 800 square metres of floor space across two levels. Both structures feature an environmentally conscious design. Photovoltaic plants and heat pumps are used to provide an energy-efficient supply to the building complex. The GVS Group is also taking action in its role as an attractive employer: around 25 positions have been created in the administration department alone, with additional employees being taken on in the area of logistics.
Track the latest progress of the construction work here.
Despite the almost wintry conditions, this was an occasion to herald the warm winds of change. The directors and members of the GVS Group, the partners of GVS Immobilien GmbH, employees from the GVS head office and Mayor Dirk Noll gathered at the site of the new distribution centre in Friedewald for the symbolic ground-breaking ceremony. Coming after a long phase of planning and approval, this event saw one of the most successful trade groups for cleaning and maintenance in Germany give the green light for construction to start straight away.
The initial stage of construction on the 30,000 square metre plot will involve the building of a 4,000 square metre hall complex and the new administration department, which will feature 800 square metres of floor space on two levels. Both structures will feature an environmentally conscious design. Photovoltaic plants and heat pumps are used to provide an energy-efficient supply to the building complex.
The GVS Group is also taking action in its role as an attractive employer: around 20 positions will be created in the administration department alone, with additional employees being taken on in the area of logistics.
The total investment for the first stage of construction comes to around six million euros. Building work commenced shortly after the ground-breaking ceremony and it should be possible to move into the new premises by the end of the year. In the future, the new distribution centre in Friedewald will supply to all member companies of the GVS Group in Germany and strategic partners in Austria and Switzerland.
The new site will also serve as a meeting location for the committees of the trade group and as a training facility for the central training institute of the GVS Academy.
Featuring 18 primarily owner-run companies at 25 sites in Germany and three cooperation partners in Austria and Switzerland, the GVS Group has been an active player in system services for cleaning and maintenance since 1976. Its professional full product range contains over 60,000 items from all renowned industrial partners, supplemented by appealing private labels. The service profile of the Group stands out with solutions including site-specific supply to large-scale customers across different regions, training programmes throughout Germany in the GVS ACADEMY, a web-based order and goods management system (GVS ORDER MANAGER), a logistics full service package with a dedicated vehicle fleet (comprising over 200 vehicles) and a skilled field sales team with more than 180 specialist consultants. The GVS Group is also active on an international level in the DHYS wholesale network.
With the wholesale groups Socius Network Ltd. and Eurosan d.o.o. Mostar, the DHYS Group gained two strategically important members in Northern and South-Eastern Europe.
Socius Network consists of 18 highly efficient members in the UK, Ireland and the Channel Islands.
Eurosan maintains four sites in Bosnia-Herzegovina and the Republic of Serbia.
At the DHYS Group‘s meeting on the 23rd of November in Munich, these new members were warmly welcomed by CEO Klaus Agsteiner (GVS Group) and deputy CEO Philippe Scemama (GEH).
The DHYS Group’s trade association now has more than 120 members in 24 countries.
The “ANNIVERSARY GALA“ in Cologne marked a golden highlight for the GVS Group. The trading group spent one whole day and one night together with its members, cooperation partners from all over Europe, business partners and service providers. Great company, a lot of conversations, a bit of glamour but never over the top, music, dancing and a great atmosphere showed that the Group is not only on top in business but also in celebrating.
The over 200 guests were welcomed already around noon to join the “Churches, Kölsch and carnival” city tour with a visit to the tradition-steeped brewery Sion. Only some hours later the actual highlight was about to start: the festive ANNIVERSARY GALA aboard the event boat “Oceandiva”. It was already on the gangway that the chairmen of the board Klaus Agsteiner and Joachim Homberger, chairman of the supervisory board Tilmann Klein and procurator Matthias Ikas gave a warm welcome to their guests. The gala started with a champagne reception in an atmospheric surrounding while the ship left for its night tour on the Rhine.
On board the guests were able to recall the 40-year-old history of the GVS Group on large history banners. In his speech Klaus Agsteiner gave a moving impression about the past, starting with the foundation as a union in 1976, recapped the many stages of expansion and came to a conclusion with some words about the currently imminent construction of a central warehouse in 2017.
With this prospect Agsteiner emphasized the growth and strength of the Group, “which is in the perfect position to start into the future”. Agsteiner gave thanks to all his guests for all the years of successful cooperation, especially to the honorary chairman of the board, Georg Zoller, who had been head of the Group for 24 years and without whom the association would not be where it is today.
Meanwhile, the new and investigative ways of the Group were also shown at the dinner buffet which offered international specialties from Germany, Italy and Asia. At the event stage, the bars and on the dancefloor the gala gradually turned into a terrific party. A high-class DJ, a superb live band and, on top of that, singer Verena Heinz brought a very special atmosphere to boat and amazed their crowd until late at night. The city lights were sparkling through the windowpanes of the Oceandiva – the Cathedral, the crane houses or the Deutzer bridge seemed to be within one’s reach and as beautiful as never before. A special shuttle service brought the guests back to the hotel – where the evening was not yet over for some of them. Others found little surprises on their hotel rooms: exclusive heart-shaped chocolates and a fluffy blanket as a souvenir of a very special event.
Three years after its formation, the DHYS Group made its first appearance as an exhibitor at INTERCLEAN 2016 in Amsterdam.
The architecture of the stand and the performance received an enthusiastic response from all visitors to the trade fair. The many discussions with international suppliers, customers and trade organisations were testament to the fact that DHYS has established itself as a first-class strategic partner in the sector. These talks generated initial contacts and enabled the Group to successfully explore opportunities for co-operation. DHYS was therefore able to achieve far more than its original aims.
The key arguments of the Group in this regard related to its decades of expert experience, a powerful range of over 80,000 items tailored to project customers, an excellent network of transport systems featuring around 900 proprietary vehicles and comprehensive service available from a single source.
The consultation also focused on highly-developed e-commerce solutions within the framework of effective cost and quality management, which provides customers with additional planning security.
The highlight of the trade fair debut was a nostalgic trip along the canal for all members of the trade fair team, who hailed from a total of five countries. This demonstrated the positive atmosphere within the trade association, together with a shared philosophy: the down-to-earth nature of predominantly owner-run small and medium-sized enterprises that boast strong regional customer loyalty while retaining a global orientation. This philosophy will continue to be the foundation of all activities in the future.
The DHYS Group, one of the leading new trade associations for professional cleaning and maintenance, will be making its first appearance in front of an international audience at INTERCLEAN 2016 in Amsterdam from 10-13 May 2016.
DHYS will be showing off its range of products and services at stand 101 in hall 9, covering some 100 square metres of exhibition space. International suppliers such as Duni, Ecolab, Kimberly-Clark, SCA, Sealed Air, Unger, Vileda, Wepa and Werner & Mertz will be in attendance as key strategic partners.
Personal consultation is a top priority for the decision-makers in the DHYS Group.
Specialist consultants from all Group members will be on hand during the trade fair and are looking forward to holding successful talks with business partners and prospective customers from all over the world.
The DHYS Group welcomes two more member organisations as new partners to CMS in Berlin.
In addition to GVS Group from Germany, GEH Groupe Europe Hygiène from France and Grupo DINO from Spain, the dealer community will now be strengthened by the Italian “WE ITALIA” and the Slovenian “EUROPAP”.
“We are proud to grow with these two organisations in strategically important sectors and to further expand our market shares”, said the managing boards of the DHYS Group about the successful merger.
WE ITALIA, founded in Bologna in 2012, consists of 41 members at over 50 locations across Italy. The member-companies established decades ago are cooperating with central purchasing, distribution, marketing and a sophisticated quality management.
In addition to comprehensive service activities, the corporate strategy in particular also includes a strong sustainability concept under the slogan “We think green”. With a sophisticated manufacturer and private label product range, WE ITALIA supplies around 95,000 customers.
EUROPAP, based in Ljubljana, has been serving the cleaning and hygiene market in Slovenia, Macedonia and Serbia since 2002. With its own transport logistics, two production lines for paper hygiene and a distinct service management, the company has continuously expanded its market shares to the Balkans.
The global appearance of DHYS impressively underlines the profile of the new, international trading community.
A clear, classical-modern font with great volume and the distinctively curved „S“ of the mark designation characterise the logo.
The Corporate Design is given its unmistakable appearance by other elements. The main element is the „Key Visual“ developed from the tail which is widely used in all implementations.
The wave form represents the competence and dynamics of DHYS in the world of cleaning and maintenance.
In the symbolism of a speech bubble, it represents both the communications strengths and internationality of the group. A blue graded colour concept and space-consuming visual worlds strengthen the identity.
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